McINTYRE, WALTER J.

August 17, 2005

Walter J. McIntyre. Captain "Mac" McIntyre departed on his last flight on Aug. 8, 2005 at age 91. Born in Chicago, longtime resident of LaGrange Park, he died at his home in Las Vegas. A pioneer in aviation, he began flying 25 cent tours of the Loop with future wife, Marie, as his co-pilot in Ford Trimotors. Then he flew for Chicago-Southern Airways and TWA before landing a 34 year career as Captain for American Airlines out of O'Hare. During WWII he flew A.T.C., delivering supplies to the fronts, and severely wounded home. He always kept those soldiers in his thoughts and prayers. Also, he flew with Ernest Gann, in the movie depicted "Island in the Sky" search. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marie; children, Michael McIntyre and Vicki Brezinski; and four grandchildren, Michael McIntyre Jr., Kevin McIntyre, Ryan McIntyre and Kristi Brezinski. Happy Landings "Mac"! No services are planned.